Maritime Project Manager

The Steamship Authority; Falmouth (MA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

The Steamship Authority is actively seeking a Maritime Project Manager to lead planning, budgeting, and execution of complex port and terminal projects. This full-time, non-union role oversees contract development, procurement, and coordination with consultants and contractors to ensure timely delivery and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include developing bid documents, monitoring progress, inspecting facilities, and maintaining long-term project schedules.

Qualifications

• BS in Marine, Civil, Mechanical or Structural Engineering with 5–10 years of experience.
• Professional Engineering License and/or Project Management Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Develop bid documents, negotiate, supervise, and schedule contractors.
• Coordinate work between in-house resources and outside contractors.
• Perform periodic inspections of terminals, buildings, docks and parking facilities.
• Establish long-term planning schedules for terminal projects.
• Interface with insurance underwriters on project reviews.
• Support environmental regulatory compliance with Federal and MA rules.
• Provide status updates to the Director of Engineering & Maintenance.
• Attend weekly department meetings and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Regulatory compliance

Education

B.S. in Marine/Civil/Mechanical/Structural Engineering

Job description

Maritime Project Manager

The Steamship Authority is currently seeking to fill the position of Maritime Project Manager. This is a full-time, non-union position.

Position Function

Responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating activities related to specific projects for the Steamship Authority. Responsible for developing the budget specifications, plans, contracts, proposals and purchase orders for projects as assigned. Review and approve plans and specifications prepared by consultants. Administer and oversee contracts specific to each project from initial RFP development through completion. Ensure that the Steamship Authority complies with all applicable Massachusetts building codes and Handicapped Access Regulations and also the Department of Environmental Quality Engineering Rules and Regulations.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop bid documents, negotiate, supervise, and coordinate the performance and scheduling of contractors.


• Coordinate with the contractors all work to be conducted by in-house resources and outside contractors.


• Perform periodic inspections of the terminals, buildings, docks and parking facilities pertaining to special projects.


• Investigate, determine the cause of and recommend corrective actions to be taken on docks and parking facilities.


• Establish and maintain a long-term planning schedule for special projects at terminals, buildings, docks and parking facilities.


• Provide liaison with the insurance underwriters on the review and inspection of special projects at terminals, buildings, docks, and parking facilities.


• Responsible for assisting with the Authority's environmental regulatory compliance to ensure operations and maintenance activities comply with both Federal and Massachusetts rules and regulations. Maintain all applicable records for regulatory review at all times.


• Ambassador and role model for the SQMS with an engaging communication and influencing style able to work with all levels of the business to effect change and positive outcomes.


• Keep the Director of Engineering & Maintenance informed of the status of all ongoing projects.


• Attend weekly department meetings as directed.


• Respond to emergency situations pursuant to special projects outside of normal work hours.


• Fulfill the duties and responsibilities which may be delegated by the General Manager and Director of Engineering & Maintenance.


• Provide function direction to subordinates regarding SQMS disciplines.


• Perform other duties as required by supervisor.

Required Knowledge

• B.S. in Marine, Civil, Mechanical or Structural Engineering, plus 5 to 10 years work experience.


• Professional Engineering License and/or Project Management Certification is required.

The salary range for this position is $116,700 to $150,550.

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